Call to Order
Introductions: Alison Elmer, Kirsten Burke, Chris Carlson, Joyce Schlenger, Bill Hayner, Lynne Bennett, Rena Mello, Amanda Donahue, Elizabeth Homan, Erin DeMaura, Mme Pierre-Maxwell, Louisa Popkin and Joyce Dvorak attended.
Approve Minutes – To be reviewed next month at our online meetings
Officer Committee Reports –
– Basic Rights Workshop in October
– Transition Planning, presented by Federation for Children with Special Needs, a state organization that holds workshops.
– Understanding your Neuropsych Report, maybe in November
APS Staff Reports – New Elementary and Middle School coordinators, Louisa and Rena
ESSERIII Report – Dollars to help accelerate recovery from pandemic, return to school planning
Options A, B, and C:
Option A – Improved communications and outreach to families and the community
a. Improve accessible services and information to all families
b. Improve/streamline communications
c. Improve translation and interpretation capabilities for families whose first language isn’t English
d. Make sure that all families feel welcomed and supported by APS
Option B – Support to Ensure Student Access to Consistent and Equitable Information
a. Professional development for culturally responsive instruction
b. Intervention supports to serve all students
c. Professional learning/training in anti-bias and anti-racist teaching
d. Improve the Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Option C – Extended learning time and Coordinated out-of-school services
a. Analyze effectiveness of existing out-of-school learning opportunities
b. District-wide standard approach to out-of-school interventions and services
c. Continuing the expansion of ESY summer services from 2020 and 2021
All initiatives will be monitored/updated to gauge effectiveness. If initiatives aren’t effective, they will be adjusted accordingly.
New Business – Social Hour tonight at 7pm, New Parent Chat, Informal Meeting
Adjourn
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